Table 1.
Evaluation of the HUGS/Abrazos program using the RE-AIM framework.
| RE-AIM Component | Measure | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | Total number of patients seen in practices referring to HUGS | Electronic Health Record (EHR) |
| Number of unique referrals made to HUGS | ||
| Number of families who completed ≥ 1 touchpoint | ||
| Socio-demographics of referred patients | ||
| Effectiveness | Number of touchpoints with community health, behavioral health, and community health + behavioral health combined | Electronic Health Record (EHR) |
| Average number of referrals provided to community resources | ||
| Reason for referrals to community resources | ||
| Adoption | Characteristics of practices referring to HUGS | Administrative and EHR data |
| Characteristics of providers making referrals to HUGS | ||
| Implementation | Appropriateness of HUGS | Qualitative focus groups with community health, behavioral health, and physician champions |
| Acceptability of HUGS | ||
| Penetration of HUGS | ||
| Fidelity to the program and adaptations made | ||
| Maintenance | Sustainability of HUGS | Qualitative focus groups with community health, behavioral health, and physician champions |
RE-AIM, Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance.